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East Asia’s Dynamic Traditions: Origins to 1800

Session(s) date

Session(s) date:

Monday, February 8, 2016 - 5:00pm to Monday, May 16, 2016 - 8:00pm

The USC U.S. – China Institute and the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA) are offering a no-cost professional development opportunity open to all K-12 educators. The course will take place at the USC campus from February to May, 2016.

From left to right: portrait of Qianlong Emperor; a couple in 19th century Korea; Japanese samurai

Application deadline: Wednesday, February 3, 2016, 4pm

Enrollment is limited to 24 participants. Sessions will meet at USC for eight Monday evening sessions from 5:00 to 8:00pm and two Saturday sessions. Complimentary on-campus parking and refreshments will be provided.

Focusing on helping teachers address the California history, social studies, and language arts standards, we will offer presentations on the history and culture of the region, as well as discuss how East Asian case studies can be used to explore a variety of issues.

*All sessions will be held at the USC campus; Monday sessions are 5-8pm, Saturday sessions are 9-3:30pm

Session 1

Monday, February 8

Session 2

Monday, February 22

Sessions 3 & 4

Saturday, February 27

Session 5

Monday, March 7

Session 6

Monday, April 4

Sessions 7 & 8

Saturday, April 9

Session 9

Monday, April 25

Session 10

Monday, May 2

Session 11

Monday, May 9

Session 12

Monday, May 16

Apply in three easy steps:

Submit the seminar application below.

Mail, e-mail, or fax (listed under contact information below)

A short resume listing your educational and work experience

A letter from your school principal confirming your teaching assignment

Mail us a refundable deposit check for $50, made payable to "University of Southern California," to hold your registration; the check will be returned to you at the conclusion of the seminar or mailed back to you should you not be accepted into the program.